I have painted in all the mediums, as far as I know. Stenciling with bronze powders has become my favorite, both for its exquisite beauty and its identification with our country‘s heritage. My involvement with bronze powder stenciling has included studying the methods of Esther Stevens Brazier and many years of practice, teaching and exhibiting, including presentations of public television.

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Theorem painting is the art of stenciling on velvet and was popular in early 1800-1860. The young New England genteel ladies sought a new diversion from the embroidery needle, and found the theorem painting fascinating. Instruction in theorem painting was often a part of the curriculum in female seminaries. It was sometimes called “Poonah” painting after the city in India where it is said to have originated.

The word “theorem” means a theory or formula in which the artist analyzes the picture and divides it into numbered parts to be cut as stencils. Oil paint is used with a nearly dry brush to give the soft shaded look.

Velvet paintings appeared as pictures, on firescreens, quilts, pillows, bell pulls, purses and ball dresses. Many decorative painters today are bringing back the painting art of theorem painting and designing their own distinctive theorems.

Slumping is the process of giving the glass shape with the help of gravity. A flat piece of glass is placed over a mold and as the glass softens, it gently falls and takes on the shape of the mold.

The process of fusing and slumping allow me to create functional and decorative, two and three dimensional pieces. Energy that went into heating the glass is transformed into a glowing, flowing honey-like substance that responds to the touch and spirit of the artist. I carefully handcraft each piece using the finest art glass made in the USA today.